Pedro Alonso is one of the most attractive Spanish actors and, also, a deep-rooted Galician who shows off his land every time he has the opportunity. Especially from his town, Soutelo de Montes. “This land is part of my heart and my core,” he said in an interview. Not in vain, it is his father's town and the place that the famous man has chosen as an earthly refuge to disconnect from everything.
What to see in Soutelo de Montes, Pontevedra
Peto das Animas
Soutelo de Montes is a small Galician town surrounded by green meadows and mountains, where barely 400 inhabitants remain. Due to its inland location away from everything, this town remains authentic, with that rural charm where nature and tradition become the main tourist attraction.
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Its streets are simple and without large monuments, but in its facades you can breathe the town's past. A walk through the center will take us to the Peto das Ánimas, a tiny sanctuary from 1832 dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Very close is the Plaza dos Gaiteros and its statue dedicated to the piper children, the epicenter of the town. In addition, the beautiful avant-garde style church of Santa María Magdalena has hand-painted tiles by Portuguese artisans.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Soutelo de Montes, Pontevedra
In Galicia you come to eat and Soutelo was not going to be an exception. It has several bars, but the diners' favorite is Os Carteiros and we are not surprised at all: every Sunday it has pulpeiro live, to taste the authentic octopus at fair. They also have portions of padrón peppers, cachopo and delicious meats and fish.
Things to do near Soutelo de Montes, Pontevedra
Its surroundings are full of hiking routes and the town itself is one of the stops on the Camino de Santiago. The trails are delimited and marked, leading you through forests, streams, viewpoints and mills to enjoy nature and do active tourism in the Serra do Candán.
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